WEST CHESTER — Morning show host Kelly Ripa, best known as the co-star of “LIVE with Kelly and Michael,” is serving as the host of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s designer garage sale, airing during “QVC Presents Super Saturday Live” July 26 at 2 p.m.

“Super Saturday is a powerful demonstration of the ongoing relationship between OCRF and QVC,” said Claire Watts, CEO, QVC, U.S. “Each year, we unite with OCRF to help them gain greater support for their important research and expand access to their innovative patient support program, woman to woman. Working on this initiative with OCRF aligns with our charitable mission to support the success and wellness of women through the power of relationships.”

QVC began broadcasting from the exclusive Super Saturday sale in the Hamptons in 2006, reaching more than 100 million U.S. households. Viewers are offered premier fashion, beauty, jewelry, accessories and home items for half the manufacturer’s suggested retail price with 80 percent of the purchase price of donated merchandise benefitting OCRF.

“Being involved with this event for almost 10 years now, and watching it grow, has been an incredible experience,” said Ripa. “It is truly a feel-good event because it allows women to splurge and spoil themselves while simultaneously supporting such an important cause.”

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Often undetected in the early stages due to lack of specific testing, ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancers in the United States and is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among American women. QVC designed a public service announcement campaign featuring Ripa to bring more awareness to the disease.

“QVC and Kelly Ripa have proven to be some of our greatest supporters over the years as we strive to bring attention to the importance of research for ovarian cancer,” said Audra Moran, CEO of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. “QVC’s involvement allows millions of viewers across the U.S. to experience the event and contribute to the cause.”

QVC Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ: LINTA, LINTB), is the world’s leading video and ecommerce retailer based in West Chester, Chester County, Pa.

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) is the oldest and largest charity in the United States funding ovarian cancer research. Since 1998, OCRF has awarded 217 grants to scientists at more than 65 leading medical centers in the U.S., an investment of nearly $60 million for ovarian cancer research. To learn more, visit www.ocrf.org.